Local Weather Report for North Carolina and Coastal Areas
Cloudy with occasional rain in western and central North Carolina. Temperatures ranged around 64 north to 42 in the mountains last night. Winds shift NE to E in the north and NE to E over the south, with overcast skies tonight and Thursday rain likely. Sandy Hook to Hatters will shift from north to east, with rain Thursday.
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New Prison Camps Authorized in Four North Carolina Counties
Highway and Public Works commission authorized erection of prison camps in Surry Forsyth Wilkes and Hertford counties today if WPA funds can be secured to help finance them.
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Raleigh
N. C
Highway and Public Arks Commission
Surry
Forsyth
Wilkes
Hertford
Mrs Welborn Named Officer In The D A R
North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution adjourned their annual meeting selecting a 1939 convention city. Officers elected include Miss Virginia Horne recording secretary Mrs J S Welborn librarian and Mrs Preston B Wilkes Jr state regent will serve three year terms. Virginia Hamilton Griffin won the good citizen award and will receive a trip to the Washington National Congress. The program featured a tea at the governor's mansion.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Daughters of the American Revolution
Virginia Horne
Wadesboro
J. S. Welborn
High Point
Strar
Preston B. Wilkes, Jr
Charlotte
Eugene N. Davis
Virginia Hamilton Griffin
Asheville
Washington National Congress
D.A. R
Governor’s Mansion
Whitney Flop Triggers Reform Drive at Exchange
The Whitney firm, once a broker rather than financier, faced insolvency charges after an Exchange probe found conduct contrary to fair trade. A March 17 hearing was set, with state and federal officials examining potential Martin Act violations and asset schedules pending bankruptcy filings.
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The
Stock Exchange
Exchange
State Attorney General's Office
Securities Exchange Commission
Whitney
Chamberlain Seeks Vote On Appeased Europe Effort
Chamberlain plans to present to the League of Nations in May a recommendation that Italy’s conquest of Ethiopia be recognized if British Italian talks succeed. In London, over 300 anti Nazi demonstrators blocked Piccadilly traffic waving placards against Ribbentrop as 50 police broke up the protest.
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League of Nations Council
Italy
Ethiopia
Herr Ribbentrop
Piccadilly Circus
High Point Affected by New Scale Rates
The article explains a new utility rate scale affecting High Point and several other North Carolina towns. Charges include $1.95 for High Point and Salisbury and $2.10 for nearby Burlington and others, with an optional rate of $1.50 for the first 200 cubic feet and tiered charges thereafter up to over 50,000 cubic feet.
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Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
High Point
Salisbury
Burlington
Mt. Airy
Graham
Religious Evidence Supports Guilt in Russia Murders
Secret police leaders in Russia face murder accusations with expert testimony claiming three eminent physicians administered treatments causing deaths. A heart ailment of Valerian Kuibisheff is described as negligence. Experts found fumes sprayed in Nikolai Yeshoff’s office by Genrikh Yagoda, harming Yeshoff’s health and risking his life if not detected.
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Valerian V. Kuibisheff
Nikolai Yeshoff
Secret Police
Genrikh Yagoda
Yeshoff
Utilities chief schedules Asheville Bryson City rail hearing
Utilities Commissioner Stanley Winborne announced a hearing on Southern Railway’s petition to discontinue trains between Asheville and Bryson City. The session is set for March 14, previously planned for March 25, in Raleigh New York.
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Raleigh
N. Y
Mar
Stanley Winborne
Southern Railway System
Asheville
Bryson City
French Premier Chautemps Threatens Resignation Over Decree Power
Paris March 9. Premier Chautemps warned he would quit unless Parliament grants him freedom to cut expenses and reorganize finances by decree. He seeks power to act without constant confidence votes, facing opposition from Socialists and Communists who resist granting decree powers without cabinet membership.
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Paris
Chautemps
France
Chamber of Deputies
State vs Adams grips Supreme Court docket in Raleigh
Four teen regular cases and one special will be argued this week in the North Carolina Supreme Court. The standout is State vs Adams from Graham challenging state jurisdiction over a federally owned cartway and Adams argues he acted under federal authority. A conviction could bring a $25 fine.
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Jinterprise Bureau
Walter Motel
Henry Averill Raleigh
Supreme Court
State
Adams
Graham
Vehicle license revocations rise to fifteen thousand
Total Grivers license revocations climbed to 15 635 after last week's actions at the Motor Vehicle division.
Seven Seek Guilford House Seats In North Carolina Race
Seven candidates enter the field for the three Guilford County seats in the state House. All incumbents seek re election. The list includes John Caffey Joe T Carruthers Jr Rupert Pickens J K Harrison Roy L Bowman John A Suite and L R Herbin.
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Guilford
John Caffey
Joe T. Carruthers, Jr
Rupert Pickens
J. K. Harrison
Roy L. Bowman
John A. Suite
L. R. Herbin
Safety Week Tour Promotes Education Campaign
Ronald Hocutt assistant director of the Safety division tours eastern cities under Governor Clyde R Hoey's Safety Week proclamation He will contact local officials to urge a real comprehensive education program On return he will likely survey the western states likewise
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Ronald Hocutt
Clyde R. Hoey
Hocutt
Representative Fred Thomas Enters State Senate Race
Representative Fred Thomas of Harnett announces candidacy for the State Senate this year. He opposed the statewide liquor referendum in 1037 and is backed by county control advocates seeking an upper house seat.
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Fred Thomas
Harnett
Senate
Thomas
Traffic fatalities fall as car numbers rise 45 percent
Despite a 45 percent rise in the number of automobiles since 1925, fatalities per 10 million gallons of gasoline consumed declined from 25.6 to 20.4, reflecting improved safety or efficiency in usage.
Republicans Peak Up As State Convention Nears
Raleigh dispatch notes Republicans aim to elect a new state chairman and Senate candidate at the March 16 Charlotte convention. Irving Tucker is mentioned as a possible Senate candidate, with Jake Newell favored for chairman. Republicans hope to boost legislative strength and capitalize on past election gains to reduce Democratic dominance.
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Raleigh
Charlotte
G.O.P
United States Senate
Robert R. Reynolds
John Barleycorn
Jake Newell
Demon Rum
W. C. Meeking
Hocutt Urges All To Join in Making N. C. Highways Safer
Ronald Hocutt assistant director of the Highway Safety Division calls citizens to support Safety Week and reduce the state’s traffic toll. He cites 1123 deaths and 7090 injuries last year and urges schools towns and civic groups to build permanent safety programs and student patrols. He stresses personal responsibility and Community cooperation to end the highway slaughter.
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Hocutt
N. C
Mar
Ronald Hocutt
Clyde R. Hoey
Veto Looms Over Tax Bill If House Stands Pat
Discussion centers on the so called 1B tax sections affecting closely held corporations with annual net income over 75000 owned by a family of a few individuals. The bill would levy a 20 percent surtax on income after other corporate taxes and deductions. Also notes highway deaths would rise with more cars. if 1925 rate had persisted in 1937, about 10000 more lives would have been lost on highways.
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Eee
Political hope in Halifax hinges on reelection bids
Halifax supporters eye State Senator T. W. M. Long and Representative A. M. Atkinson as likely candidates for reelection. County House member L. W. Leggett of Hobgood plans not to seek another term.
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Halifax
T. W. M. Long
A. M. Atkinson
L. W. Leggett
Hobgood
Employment Service calls and claims figures in North Carolina
Since January 2 at least 580 171 persons have called at offices of the North Carolina State Employment Service 403 558 claims have been filed 93 356 of there were original 310 232 were continued notes show activity and ongoing unemployment processes across the state.
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North Carolina
Weaverville Farmer Files Buncombe Rep Candidacy
Grover C. Brown of Weaverville announced today his bid for the Democratic nomination as representative from Buncombe county.
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Asheville
Grover C. Brown
Weaverville
Buncombe County
Charity League March Meeting in Lexington
The Charity League held its March meeting at Mrs. W. L. Proost’s home on East Third Avenue. President Miss Elizabeth Davis opened the business session after a two course luncheon. reports noted 43 babies attended the colored clinic in February and outside case work progress.
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Lexington
Spec
Charity League
W. L. P Roost
East Third Avenue
Elizabeth Davis
R. M. Sheffield
Charles B. Williams
Cyrus McCrary
Murder case linked to cockatoo in Dallas incident
Clarence Fairbanks 238 is on trial for murder over an January slaying tied to a dispute with Steve Good a Dallas itinerant showman. Sheriff Hamlett said Fairbanks admitted killing Good after an argument over a white cockatoo. Mrs Good was wounded trying to intervene in the trailer home fight on the city outskirts.
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Clarence Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Steve Good
Dallas
Texas
J. E. Hamlett
Good
Hamlet
Hamlett
Mrs. Good
Duke Power Buys System in North Carolina
The Central Electric and Telephone System in Stanly County has permission to sell its transmission and distribution line between New London and Misenheimer to Duke Power for 5000 dollars. The sale becomes effective March 22.
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Raleigh
Central Electric Andelephone
State Utilities Commission
New London
Misenheimer
Stanly County
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R. O. Self
Newell Endorsed by Sampson Republicans for State Chair
March 8 report from Clinton notes Jake F. Newell of Charlotte won endorsement from Sampson County Republicans for the chairmanship of the Party's state executive committee.
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Newell
Clinton
Jake F. Newell
Charlotte
Sampson County
Junior Order Home girls basketball party at East Center
The Junior Order Home girls basketball team was entertained at a home on East Center street. Mrs. Neese and her daughter Miss Harriett Neese greeted guests at the door and invited them to a buffet dinner led by Mrs. John J. LaPage. Afterward they attended the Carolina theater to view the picture Hollywood Hotel.
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East Center Street
Philathea class meeting at First Pentecostal home
The Philathea class of the First Pentecostal church met Tuesday evening at Main Street residence of Ms Rexio Sceta with Mrs. Herb Hinshaw as joint hostess. Mrs. J. T. Jackson presided. Mrs. Richard Davis and Miss Sheets led devotions and Missionary Bulletin excerpts. Social hour followed with games and prizes won by Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Ervin Pickett. Refreshments were served.
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Tirst Apentiet de
Iles Rexio S&ceta
Sar Main Street
Herb Hinshaw
J. T. Jackson
Richard Davis
Mier Sheets
Miss Sheets
Missionary Bulletin
D. &. Bennett
Davis
Ervin Pickett
Garner announces daughter Irma Lillie to James Bradley Hill
Mr and Mrs J B Garner of Coleridge announce the marriage of their daughter Irma Lillie to James Bradley Hill on Saturday February 12 in Asheboro Rev H Powell pastor of First Methodist officiated with a ring ceremony Mrs Hill is described as an attractive young lady with many friends Mr Hill is son of Mr and Mrs R G Till of this city
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Coleridge
Irma Lillie
James Bradley Hill
Asheboro
Rev. H. Powell
First Methodist Church
Hill
Mr. Hill
R. G 'Till
Birthday Party for Little Tommy Snyder Jr
Little Tommy Snyder Jr celebrated his third birthday at home on North State Street. Guests enjoyed games and contests, then lined the dining room for a birthday cake. Mrs. T. M. Snyder led the hosting, assisted by several local friends. Baskets and bunny favors were given to guests.
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Tommy Snyder, Jr
North State Street
T. M. Snyder
C. H. Hargrave
J. David Sink
Louis Bowles
Gretchen Finch
Madison, Io
Four Injured in Kernersville Car Crash Last Night
A collision on Main Street in Kernersville between a roadster driven by David McKaughn and a car carrying four Winston-Salem Teachers College Negro students left four seriously injured. Betsy Ring and Ida May Higgins among the injured. three others taken to Winston-Salem hospital. police investigate possible speeding.
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Winston-Salem
Main Street
David McKaughn
Winston - Salem Teachers College
Betsy Ring
Clay B. Ring
Ida May Higgins
Kernersville School
Carl Martin, Jr
T. J. Burke
Aft
Winston- Salem Hospital
Major Falk Leads Aerial Safety Tour Across North Carolina
Major Arthur Falk head of the State Highway Patrol returned to Raleigh after a plane tour to the Western and Piedmont regions for a traffic safety campaign. He visited Asheville Charlotte Salisbury and Greensboro with Josephus Daniels Jr and John A Park.
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Raleigh
Arthur Falk
State Highway Patrol
Capital
Western
Piedmont
North Carolina
Josephus Daniels, Jr
John A. Park
Falk
Asheville
Charlotte
Salisbury
Reensboro
Lumberton Mayor Vera Lamb Dies After Illness
Vera E. Lamb 43 mayor of east Lumberton died in a Lumberton hospital from jaundice following pneumonia. She had been mentioned often in testimony during National Bar Board hearings last summer. Funeral services will be held tomorrow.
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Lumberton
Vera E. Lamb
East Lumberton
National Bar Board
North Carolina city forces plan local option repeal drive
Greensboro March 9 report says NC city police and officials will meet March 18 to map a campaign to repeal the state local option liquor law.
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Greensboro
North Carolina
Tampa Unde rworld Figure Tito Rubio Killed in Shooting
Tampa police said 86 year old Evaristo Rubio known as Tito was killed by three shotgun blasts as he entered the rear of his home. J R McLeod identified Rubio as the slain underworld figure.
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Tampa
Fla
J. R. McLeod
Evaristo Rubio
Tito
Fiddle Faddle At Panhandle Cattlemen’s Convention
In Amarillo Texas at the Panhandle Cattlemen’s convention the plan includes three dances per man for three nights but only square dances will be allowed. Hess Hill, a longtime convention dancer, dismisses talk of the big apple replacing the square dance as fiddle faddle.
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Amarillo
Tex
Hess Hill
Albemarle Plans Early Bond Issue for Town Hall and Water
The town plans to issue 90000 dollars in bonds for town hall and water improvements after approving the measure in yesterday’s election.
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Albemarle
Cameras Unveil Images in Absolute Darkness
Researchers announce a breakthrough enabling photography in total darkness without external light. The system uses advanced sensors and algorithms to capture visible details, potentially transforming surveillance, exploration, and low light imaging across industries.
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